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Census 2021 - England & Wales

@Census2021

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From 1 April 2023, we won’t be regularly monitoring this account. Keep in touch by  following @ONS for #Census2021 results, analysis and more 📧 registering for email updates about publications and upcoming census releases

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Census 2021 - England & Wales

@Census2021

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Watch our video on how to complete the census online. Remember if you get stuck the census website has lots of information to help you fill in your form. visit #Census2021

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The census takes place every 10 years. You can complete your form as soon as you receive your code. Find out how filling in the census can help inform funding decisions for local communities in England and Wales by visiting:

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@Census2021

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Do you know someone who isn't online? Find out how you can help them fill in the census here:

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@Census2021

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Look out for your census letter in early March. This will contain an access code that you need to fill in your census #Census2021

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The #Census2021 sexual orientation and gender identity results are coming tomorrow. These data come from people who answered a voluntary census question, which was included for respondents over 16 years old for the first time in 2021. Read on to learn what we're publishing 🧵

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Census day is here. Don’t forget to fill your form in today. Why not do it now. Just visit and follow the instructions #Census2021

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If you are considering how to answer the question on sex in the census, you should use the sex recorded on your birth certificate or Gender Recognition Certificate. You can find out more here:

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Sexual orientation and gender identity data are now available from #Census2021 . These results come from responses to a first-time, voluntary question in the census, giving a unique insight into the population of England and Wales. Learn more ➡️

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@Census2021

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It’s important that everyone is counted in #Census2021 . Our free live lesson with @DavidOlusoga will help children aged 7-11 understand why representation is so important. Watch along on Feb 4

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@Census2021

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Hundreds of buildings & landmarks across England and Wales are lighting up purple this weekend to celebrate the census and its importance to communities. If you see one while you’re out on your evening walk, take a pic and share it with us! #Census2021 #CensusLightUp

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@Census2021

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An individual access code lets you answer your census questions separately from the people you live with, so they can’t see your answers. To request an individual access code visit

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@Census2021

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@ShappiKhorsandi Hi Shappi, it's not from us. We are aware of these and our security experts are working behind the scenes to find and shut down fraudulent sites as soon as they are detected, working with all major platforms and search engines

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@Census2021

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Are you ready for Light Up? To mark Census Day across England and Wales, 100s of our most beloved landmarks will be illuminated in purple light. Don’t forget to complete the census and enjoy the lights*! *only when it’s safe to do so and following government guidance.

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Hands up who’s already completed the census? If you haven’t what are you waiting for? Just visit and follow the instructions #Census2021 #CensusDone

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Thank you to everyone who has filled in the census today! #CensusDone #Census2021 #CensusDay

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Having census statistics on sexual orientation and gender identity will ensure local government, charities and other organisations have the best information to understand the extent and nature of disadvantage that people may be experiencing

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Census Day has been and gone but not to worry, you’ve still got time. Whether you complete it online or on paper, make sure you’re counted this year #CensusDone

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We’re really excited about our live lesson at 11am on Thursday! Primary schools can register for their free resource pack and choose from a selection of 14 additional lesson plans, ideal for remote or in school learning at

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Today is #InternationalNursesDay held on Florence Nightingale’s 200th birthday. Did you know she was a statistician as well as a nurse? This is her 1861 census form #Nursing #NHSNightingale #Nightingale2020

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For the first time we'll publish the number of people over 16 whose gender identity was ➡️ the same as sex registered at birth ➡️ different from sex registered at birth, but no specific identity given ➡️ trans woman ➡️ trans man ➡️ non-binary ➡️ any other gender identity

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@Census2021

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The census is a big job and we’re ready for it. In March everyone will get a letter in the post inviting you to take part ✉️ It’s a chance to help your community get the services you need #Census2021

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@Census2021

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Census 2021 will be taking place March 21. It will be essential in our long term understanding of the health, social and economic impacts on the people of England and Wales as a result of the #COVID19 pandemic 1/9

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@Census2021

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Happy #CensusDay to one and all. Remember if you need help completing your form today we have plenty of resources available on our website, and we can answer lots of your questions right here on Twitter #Census2021

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@Census2021

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Coming through your door soon: In March you will receive a letter that will tell you everything you need to know about how to complete #Census2021 online. Paper copies of the census are available if you need it.

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@Census2021

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Remember you can fill in the census as soon as you get your code in the post ✉️ Can’t complete it online? No problem, you can request a paper questionnaire here ✍ #Census2021

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@Census2021

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The data will include the number of people over 16 whose sexual orientation was ➡️ straight or heterosexual ➡️ gay or lesbian ➡️ bisexual ➡️ pansexual ➡️ asexual ➡️ queer ➡️ any other sexual orientation

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What a weekend! A big thank you to everyone who has filled in the census. It’s hugely appreciated. The answers you’ve given will help shape your local services for years to come #Census2021 #CensusDone #ItsAboutUs

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@Census2021

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New year, new us... More census results are coming soon: 🗎 housing (5 Jan) 🗎 sexual orientation and gender identity (6 Jan) 🗎 education (10 Jan) 🗎 health, disability and unpaid care (19 Jan) Find out about topic summaries and what’s coming next

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Today marks the 25th Anniversary of @ONS . To celebrate here are 25 census facts 1, In the 2001 census 390,127 people put their religion down as Jedi

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Spot the postcard. Yours will be with you soon! Look out for it in the post 📬 #Census2021

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@Census2021

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Don’t worry if you missed our live lesson, you can watch it back. Don’t forget to register your primary school to receive your free resource pack. The resources can be adapted for all year groups and can be taught remotely or in the classroom.

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“We wanted to shine a (purple!) light on the buildings that matter most to their local areas, highlighting the importance of the census in helping shape the communities we live in. Now is the time for everyone to complete their census and be part of history” - Pete Benton, @ONS

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Get ready for #Census2021 . Census day will be 21st March 2021 in England and Wales 📅 You can complete online or by post as soon as you get your code

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#LetsCount is a great way for primary school pupils to get involved in #Census2021 . The programme will include a special live stream lesson on equality and representation, delivered by British historian, Professor David Olusoga @DavidOlusoga Find out more

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Don’t worry if you missed our live lesson with @DavidOlusoga , you can watch it back here:

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Some of you may have seen ITV’s Unforgotten last night. During the show a claim was made regarding the police force having access to personal census data from 1991. This is not the case 1/2

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@Census2021

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How will you be completing your form on March 21? We have made it easy for everyone to complete online. Paper forms are also available for those who need them. No matter where you are or who you are, filling out the census has never been easier #Census2021

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@Census2021

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Everyone in England and Wales will be invited to take part in the census this year. That’s over 59 million people of all ages and cultural backgrounds. The census will help inform the services we all need. Find out more here

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@Census2021

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If you’ve ever wondered what the census has done for you, look around. From healthcare to transport, schools to charities, all have used the census to inform how they provide the services you and your community needs #Census2021

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In March, you can stand up to be counted. Census 2021 will be online so you can fill it in at any time and on any device. Paper versions will be available for those who need it #Census2021

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You will soon receive a 16-character access code in the post. You will need this to complete the census. Remember not to share this code with anyone else #Census2021

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@Census2021

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Organisations such as local authorities and charities use census data to plan and fund the services we all need. Things like transport, education and healthcare. Without the census, it’d be much more difficult to do this. Don’t forget to complete your form this march #Census2021

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Only an hour to go until our live lesson with Professor David Olusoga. Teachers, parents and primary school pupils are invited to watch along. You can tune in here:

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Census 2021 will be online. It will be easy to fill it in on your phone, tablet, laptop or any other device that can use the internet. If needed, you can still fill it in on paper #Census2021

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@Census2021

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Only two more weeks until census day! Remember to fill in yours on Sunday 21 March. You can complete yours earlier, as soon as you get your code. If you’d like to know more about the census visit

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@Census2021

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Tune into our #LetsCount livestream lesson today at 11AM! Professor David Olusoga will be talking to primary school pupils about equality and representation and the importance of the census. Join in here

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Today @ONS have published newly digitised data from the 1961 census. The first census that was processed on a computer. See what your area looked like in 1961, from houses without indoor toilets to how many people were married. Discover how the way we live has changed in 50 years

Office for National Statistics (ONS)

@ONS

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How we live in England and Wales changed dramatically between 1961 and 2011. Newly digitised data can now show these changes locally for the first time 💻 Our article compares areas with a series of interactive maps to see what’s changed in 50 years

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The first results from Census 2021 are laid before @UKParliament and @SeneddWales at 11am. This is a historic day! Find out what we’re publishing #Census2021Results

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How can @ONS make sure that Census 2021 will serve the public good? We’re making sure the data will meet the high standards of National Statistics. Find out the latest progress here

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@Census2021

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You will soon receive a 16-character access code in the post. You will need this to complete #Census2021 . Remember not to share this code with anyone else

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Did you know #Census2021 will include a brand-new question for Armed Forces veterans? It’ll help identify those aged 16+ who are serving or have served in the Armed Forces. The data will be used by govt & local councils to support their commitments under the Armed Forces Covenant

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@Census2021

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Census 2021 is here. Look out for a letter in the post soon. This will contain all the information that you need to fill in your form. For more information visit: #Census2021

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@Census2021

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Did you know that when you fill in the census, the information you give informs decisions on how to fund local services? Find out more at

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@Census2021

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Who doesn’t love getting a postcard? ✉️ Look out for your handy reminder that the census is coming! Find out more at (P.S. The census does not count pets)

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@Census2021

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This year, for the first time ever, it will be a digital first census. You will be able to fill it in on your smartphone, tablet and PCs or laptops. Paper copies are available on request. Find more information at #Census2021

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Calling all parents or teachers of primary school children! Don’t miss our #LetsCount livestream lesson all about equality and the census, hosted by Professor David Olusoga on 4th February at 11am. Go to

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In 1921, we made the same promise we made in 2021; we will keep your census form safe for 100 years. Today the 1921 Census is released ⬇️

The National Archives

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🗞️ NEWS🗞️ 1921 Census for England and Wales published today. Read more in our news story:

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Do you have a spare 10 minutes? Great, the census only takes around 10 minutes per person to complete. You can fill it in as soon as you get your code. Just visit and select ‘start census’ #CensusDone

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The next instalment of Census 2021 results on 29 November includes: ➡️ religion ➡️ ethnic group ➡️ national identity ➡️ main language & English proficiency

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Census officers may visit you if you’ve not yet filled in your census. They are here to help, and will identify themselves as being from the @ONS . They all carry an official ID badge. Census staff will never ask to enter your property

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All kinds of organisations use census data to help provide the services we all need, including transport, education and healthcare. Without the census, it would be much more difficult to do this. Census day is March 21 #Census2021

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If you have young children at home, we are holding a live free lesson with @DavidOlusoga about the census and equality and representation on Thurs 4th Feb at 11am We’ll be sharing the link so you can watch on the day #LetsCount #Census2021

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@Census2021

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It’s quick and easy to fill in the census online. It automatically skips over the questions that don’t apply to you. You can fill it in as soon as you get your code. You can still get a paper form if you need it. Visit #Census2021

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The safety of your information is our top priority at @ONS . No one can identify you in the census statistics we publish. You can find out more on how we keep your data safe here

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@Census2021

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Keep an eye on your post. You will soon receive a 16-character access code from us. You can use this to fill in the census as soon as you get it, even if it’s before the 21st. Find out more at #Census2021

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All census data is anonymous information. Any information you provide is protected by law. We only ask for personal information to make sure each person is counted once. Find out more here ➡

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The #Census2021 results for ethnic group, national identity, language and religion have been published. @ONS have released ➡️ single, mixed and multiple ethnic groups ➡️ national identity ➡️ main language ➡️ religion Get the latest statistics

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If you want to learn about how a historian uses the census, watch @BBCTheOneShow tonight! @DavidOlusoga will be talking about the live lesson he's holding about the census, equality and representation #TheOneShow #Census2021

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Happy new year everyone. It’s 2021 which means only one thing, it’s time for the census!

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@Census2021

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Look out for your census letter. This will contain an access code that you need to fill in your census #Census2021

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If you are having trouble completing your census you can get help via telephone, social media and our website. DM us your question or visit:

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The personal information you put on your census is only used for statistical purposes. We don’t share your personal information with any third parties including government. Learn more on how we keep your data safe here

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Remember, remember the fifth of November… The plot may have happened in 1605. But it wasn’t until 276 years later that this fireworks seller appeared on the census 🎆

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Housing #Census2021 results are coming on 5 January 🏘️ Read our thread to learn what our next topic summary will include 🧵

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We’ve published thousands of statistics from Census 2021 in handy topic summaries. Now, we want to show relationships between the topics we’ve released – from age and occupation to health and housing. Try our new Create a custom dataset

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This year we are asking, for the first time ever, “Have you ever served in the UK armed forces?” Help us inform the government and charities so they can target resources and expertise where they are needed most #Census2021

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The next @ONS census is taking place in 2021. We aim to count everyone in England and Wales, which is a big task. To make sure all our systems are running smoothly we’re conducting a #CensusRehearsal in #Carlisle , #Ceredigion , #Hackney and #TowerHamlets

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Census Support Centres will be helping with questions about the census. They can help you fill it in online or on paper and will be able to discuss other ways to support you too. Open in line with latest COVID-19 regulations. Find out more here

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We are closely following current Covid-19 guidelines. As long as it’s safe to do so, we will be running fully operational census support centres for anyone having trouble completing their form on paper or online

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If you have ever wanted to be part of the census this could be your chance. We're recruiting Census Officers in every region of England and Wales. Apply here:

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Our Census Support Centres can answer questions about the census, help you fill it in and will be able to discuss other ways to support you too. We're keen to open these as soon as it is possible to do so safely. Find your nearest centre here

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Census 2021 is here. Look out for a letter in the post soon. This will contain all the information that you need to fill in your form. For more information visit us at #Census2021

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The countdown begins today.... We're pleased to announce that the first census results will be published on 28th June. Read what Jennet Woolford from @ONS has to say about the first release

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The census is here. You can answer in the way that best represents your identity. All identity questions will have a write-in option that allows you to provide the answer you feel best represents you #Census2021

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Census 2021 will be the most accessible census ever. You can fill it in online or request a paper form if you prefer. We’ll also be offering lots of support to help those who need it. Find out more at

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If a person can't complete their own census, someone they trust, like a family member or friend, can complete it for them. If you are completing the census for someone else, you will need their paper form, or the access code from the letter we sent them.

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You still have time to complete the census. Remember you won’t get a fine if you do it now. You can start yours here:

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This is your chance to be part of the census. We are recruiting Census Officers across England and Wales who will follow up with people who need help completing their questionnaire. Apply here:

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Census 2021 will be the most accessible census ever. You can fill it in online or request a paper form if you prefer. We’ll also be offering lots of support to help those who need it. Find out more at

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We've published demography and migration data to local area level, including ➡️ households ➡️ legal partnership ➡️ living arrangements ➡️ country of birth ➡️ passports held and more. Explore all the things we have published

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We’ve had a fantastic day with lots of you completing the census and getting in touch with our contact centre. This means the wait to get through to us may be longer than usual. 1/2

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Excitement is building here at census HQ for the launch of our new TV ad. Tune in later to Emmerdale on ITV, It’s a Sin and The Last Leg on Channel 4, and then tomorrow during Mission Impossible: Fallout and The Voice 📺 #Census2021

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There once was a survey called census Its intention to form a consensus Of people’s details in England and Wales Which makes it a feat most tremendous Happy #NationalPoetryDay

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We are aware of a number of text messages received by members of the public threatening a census fine. You will never be issued with a fine on the doorstep by a census field officer or by text message, phone call, email or social media.

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We’ve made it easy to take part in the census online. You can fill it in on any device. Perfect for our busy on-the-go lifestyles 📱🕒 #Census2021

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We teamed up with the incredible @DavidOlusoga a few weeks ago for a live lesson on equality, representation and the census. For kids of all ages, watch it again here

Professor David Olusoga’s Lesson on Equality, representation and the...

As part of the Census 2021 education programme Let’s Count!, Professor David Olusoga gives his lesson on Equality, representation and the census.You can down...

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Happy #StDavidsDay to the 2,053,419 people who identify as Welsh, wherever you may be #Census2021

Census 2021 - England & Wales

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The smallest city in England and Wales is St Davids. It had a population of 1,841 in the 2011 Census compared to 2,431 in the 1841 Census (1/5)